AND ONSITE SEWAGE SYSTEM PROFESSIONALS DRAFT … Recommendation. Mr. Staples moved to accept the recommendation of the Presiding Officer and approve Mr. Mauger’s application for

VIRGINIA BOARD FOR

WATERWORKS AND WASTEWATER WORKS OPERATORS AND ONSITE SEWAGE SYSTEM PROFESSIONALS

Tentative AGENDA THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020 9:30 A.M. BOARD ROOM 2-- SECOND FLOOR

DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION PERIMETER CENTER -- 9960 MAYLAND DRIVE

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23233

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES

III. COVID-19 SAFETY REMINDERS

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDAa. Board Agenda, July 23, 2020

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTESa. Education and Training Committee Meeting Minutes, January 9, 2020b. Board Meeting Minutes, January 9, 2020

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD – Five-minute public comment, per person, on thoseitems not included on the agenda with the exception of any open disciplinary files.

VII. CASE FILES**a. File Number 2019-0277, Larry Woodford Madison, Jr.

IFF by Ewing, Johnson, Pruett—Disciplinaryb. File Number 2019-02165, Alice Marie Davis

Prima Facie (Fore)c. File Number 2019-02159, Randolph Paul Peters

Prima Facie (Fore)d. File Number 2020-00169, Randolph Paul Peters

Prima Facie (Fore)e. File Number 2020-01819, Steven Matthew Marshall

IFF by Eldridge—Licensingf. File Number 2020-01946, Jeffrey Dallas Spickard

IFF by Eldridge—Licensingg. File Number 2020-01186, Darrell Wesley Kinard

IFF by Eldridge—Licensingh. File Number 2020-01296, Devin Charles Howell

IFF by Eldridge—Licensingi. File Number 2020-01507, Derrick Lamont Bright

IFF by Eldridge—Licensingj. File Number 2020-02088, Gordon Lee James, II

IFF by Eldridge—Licensingk. File Number 2020-02153, Cecil Mandell Dixon

IFF by Eldridge—Licensing

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l. File Number 2020-02214, Rocky Jon TaylorIFF by Eldridge—Licensing

m. File Number 2020-02270, Craig Morgan CallanIFF by Eldridge—Licensing

VIII. OTHER BUSINESSa. WWWO 2020 CPE Audit Reportb. Examination Statistics Report

i. Exam Experience Reportc. DPOR Updates as it Relates to COVID-19 Responsed. Discussion of 18VAC160-30-190.D as it Relates to Converting Traditional Classroom

Training to Online/Virtual Training Due to COVID-19e. Discussion of Board for Contractors Regulatory Action for SDS License Specialtyf. Consider Future Meeting Datesg. Board Financial Statementsh. Update on Outreach Opportunitiesi. Other Business

IX. FUTURE MEETING DATESa. October 22, 2020

X. COMPLETE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS AND TRAVEL VOUCHERS

XI. ADJOURN

Persons desiring to participate in the meeting and requiring special accommodations or interpretative services should contact the Department at (804) 367-0362 at least ten days prior to the meeting so that suitable arrangements can be made for an appropriate accommodation. The Department fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

** Agenda materials made available to the public do not include disciplinary case files or application files pursuant to §54.1-108 of the Code of Virginia.

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PERIMETER CENTER CONFERENCE CENTER EMERGENCY EVACUATION OF BOARD AND TRAINING ROOMS

(Script to be read at the beginning of each meeting.)

PLEASE LISTEN TO THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT EXITING THE PREMISES IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.

In the event of a fire or other emergency requiring the evacuation of the building, alarms will sound. When the alarms sound, leave the room immediately. Follow any instructions given by Security staff

Board Room 1 Exit the room using one of the doors at the back of the room. Upon exiting the room, turn RIGHT. Follow the corridor to the emergency exit at the end of the hall.

Upon exiting the building, proceed straight ahead through the parking lot to the fence at the end of the lot. Wait there for further instructions.

Board Room 2 Exit the room using one of the doors at the back of the room. (Point) Upon exiting the room, turn RIGHT. Follow the corridor to the emergency exit at the end of the hall.


You may also exit the room using the side door, turn Right out the door and make an immediate Left. Follow the corridor to the emergency exit at the end of the hall.


Board Rooms 3 and 4 Exit the room using one of the doors at the back of the room. Upon exiting the room, turn RIGHT. Follow the corridor to the emergency exit at the end of the hall.


Training Room 1 Exit the room using one of the doors at the back of the room. Upon exiting the room, turn LEFT. Follow the corridor to the emergency exit at the end of the hall.


Training Room 2 Exit the room using one of the doors at the back of the room. Upon exiting the doors, turn LEFT. Follow the corridor to the emergency exit at the end of the hall.


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COVID-19 SAFETY REMINDERS

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VIRGINIA BOARD FOR WATERWORKS AND WASTEWATER WORKS OPERATORS AND ONSITE

SEWAGE SYSTEM PROFESSIONALS EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

The Education and Training Committee of the Virginia Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals (Board) met on January 9, 2020, at the offices of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, 2nd Floor, Board Room 3, Richmond, Virginia 23233.

The following members of the Committee were present:

John Ewing, Chair Thomas Wayne Fore

D. Wayne Staples

Committee members Rosa-Lee Cooke and Barry Matthews were not present at the meeting.

The following staff members were present for all or part of the meeting:

Trisha L. Henshaw, Executive Director Paul G. Saunders, III, Board Administrator Tanya M. Pettus, Administrative Assistant

Mr. Ewing called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. Call to Order

Mr. Saunders advised the Board of the emergency evacuation procedures.

Emergency Evacuation Procedures

Mr. Fore moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Staples seconded the motion which was unanimously approved by: Ewing, Fore, and Staples.

Approval of Agenda

There were no members of the public present for comment. Public Comment Period

The Committee reviewed for approval the Wastewater Training for

WestRock training course application from EBS. After discussion, Mr. Staples moved to recommend Board-approval of the course application, for a total of 0.96 training credits, and 9.6 contact hours, retroactive to March 2019 and going forward. Mr. Fore seconded the motion which was unanimously approved by: Ewing, Fore, and Staples

Review of Environmental Business Specialists (EBS) Course Titled Wastewater Training for WestRock

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:08 a.m.

Adjourn

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Virginia Board for Waterworks Wastewater Works and Onsite Sewage System Professionals’ Education and Training Committee January 9, 2020 Page 2

__________________________________________ Pamela M. Pruett, Chair

__________________________________________ Mary Broz-Vaughan, Secretary

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VIRGINIA BOARD FOR

WATERWORKS AND WASTEWATER WORKS OPERATORS AND ONSITE SEWAGE SYSTEM PROFESSIONALS

MINUTES OF MEETING

The Virginia Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals met on January 9, 2020, at the offices of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, 2nd Floor, Board Room 3, Richmond, Virginia 23233. The following members of the Board were present:

Erica Duncan W. Jordan Evans

John Ewing Thomas Wayne Fore, Vice-Chair

Pamela M. Pruett, Chair D. Wayne Staples

Caleb Taylor

Board members James Brockwell, Rosa-Lee Cooke, Don Riggleman, and Dwayne Roadcap were not present at the meeting.

DPOR staff present for all or part of the meeting included:

Mary Broz-Vaughan, Acting Director Trisha L. Henshaw, Executive Director Paul G. Saunders, Board Administrator

Tanya M. Pettus, Administrative Assistant Joshua Laws from the Office of the Attorney General was present at the meeting. Ms. Pruett, Chair, finding a quorum of the Board present, called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Call to Order

Ms. Henshaw advised the Board of emergency evacuation procedures.

Emergency Evacuation Procedures

Ms. Henshaw introduced newly appointed Board members Erica Duncan and Caleb Taylor. Ms. Henshaw also introduced Joshua Laws from the Office of the Attorney General, who will serve as Board counsel going forward.

Introduction of Board Members

Mr. Fore moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Staples seconded the motion which was unanimously approved by: Duncan, Ewing, Fore, Pruett, Staples, and Taylor.

Approval of Agenda

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Virginia Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals January 9, 2020 Page 2 Mr. Fore moved to approve the minutes of the October 24, 2019, Education and Training Committee meeting as presented. Mr. Staples seconded the motion which was unanimously approved by: Duncan, Ewing, Fore, Pruett, Staples, and Taylor. Mr. Fore moved to approve the minutes of the October 24, 2019, Board meeting as presented. Mr. Staples seconded the motion which was unanimously approved by: Duncan, Ewing, Fore, Pruett, Staples, and Taylor.

Approval of Minutes

Mr. Evans arrived at 9:34 a.m. Arrival of Board

Member There were no members of the public present to address the Board.

Public Comment Period

In the matter of File Number 2020-00402, Jeremy Jervan Bowie, the Board members reviewed the record which consisted of the application file, transcript, and exhibits from the Informal Fact-Finding Conference, and the Presiding Officer’s Summary and Recommendation. Mr. Fore moved to accept the recommendation of the Presiding Officer and approve Mr. Bowie’s application for a Class 5 Waterworks Operator license. Mr. Evans seconded the motion which was unanimously approved by: Duncan, Evans, Ewing, Fore, Pruett, Staples, and Taylor.

File Number 2020-00402, Jeremy Jervan Bowie

In the matter of File Number 2020-00912, Miles Brandon Mauger, the Board members reviewed the record which consisted of the application file, transcript, and exhibits from the Informal Fact-Finding Conference, and the Presiding Officer’s Summary and Recommendation. Mr. Staples moved to accept the recommendation of the Presiding Officer and approve Mr. Mauger’s application for a Class 4 Wastewater Works Operator license. Mr. Fore seconded the motion which was unanimously approved by: Duncan, Evans, Ewing, Fore, Pruett, Staples, and Taylor.

File Number 2020-00912, Miles Brandon Mauger

Ms. Henshaw provided the Board with waterworks and wastewater works examination statistics from January 2017 through December 18, 2019, and onsite examination statistics from January 1, 2017 to December 18, 2019 for informational purposes. Ms. Henshaw advised the Board that PSI has now added the post-exam survey discussed at the October 24, 2019, Board meeting to waterworks and wastewater works exams. Survey statistics are not yet available as the post-exam survey has only recently been implemented.

Examination Statistics Report

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Virginia Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals January 9, 2020 Page 3 Ms. Henshaw advised that a subject matter expert (SME) review of the onsite examination is scheduled for January 22, 2020, and that an SME review of revisions to the 2017 ABC exam is tentatively scheduled for April 2020. Discussion was held on the feedback being received from waterworks and wastewater works applicants who have taken the exam. The Board reviewed for approval the Wastewater Training for

WestRock training course application from Environmental Business Specialists (EBS). Mr. Fore moved to approve the course for 9.6 contact hours and 0.96 training credits, retroactive to March 2019 and going forward. Mr. Evans seconded the motion which was unanimously approved by: Duncan, Evans, Ewing, Fore, Pruett, Staples, and Taylor.

Update on Education and Training Committee

Ms. Henshaw reminded the Board that staff actively monitors legislation throughout General Assembly session and provides data and information regarding the Board and Department relevant to legislative proposals affecting the Board. Ms. Henshaw advised the Board that the 2020 General Assembly session began on January 8, 2020, and provided an update of legislative proposals that could affect DPOR and the Board.

2020 Legislative Update

Ms. Henshaw provided the Board with the most recent financial statements for review.

Board Financial Statements

Ms. Henshaw advised the Board of the upcoming ABC conference to be held in Mobile, AL in January 2020. Ms. Henshaw and Mr. Staples advised the Board that beginning in August 2020 Virginia Tech Short School will begin proctoring examinations for waterworks and wastewater works licensing candidates at the end of Short School as part of a pilot program to determine if offering the exam at Short School will be feasible moving forward. Prospective licensees who wish to take the exam at the Short School will have to state they will be taking the exam at the time of registration. The cost of the exam is $44.00 and will be administered as a paper and pencil exam.

Update on Outreach Opportunities

Board members considered the following resolution for former Board member D. Perry Green:

Douglas Perry Greene

WHEREAS, Perry Greene, did faithfully and diligently serve the

Consideration of Resolutions for Service

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Virginia Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals January 9, 2020 Page 4 Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals from 2010 to 2019; WHEREAS, Perry Greene, did devote generously of his time, talent and leadership to the Board; WHEREAS, Perry Greene, did endeavor at all times to render decisions with fairness and good judgement in the best interest of the citizens of the Commonwealth and these professions; and WHEREAS, the Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals wishes to acknowledge its gratitude for devoted service of a person who is held in high esteem by the members of the Board and the citizens of the Commonwealth; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals this ninth day of January 2020, that Perry Greene be given all honors and respect due him for his outstanding service to the Commonwealth and its citizens; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be presented to him and be made a part of the official minutes of the Board so that all may know of the high regard in which he is held by this Board. Mr. Fore moved to adopt the resolution as written. Mr. Ewing seconded the motion which was unanimously approved by: Duncan, Evans, Ewing, Fore, Pruett, Staples, and Taylor.

Board members considered the following resolution for former Board member Kristen M. Lentz:

Kristen M. Lentz

WHEREAS, Kristen Lentz, did faithfully and diligently serve the Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals from 2010 to 2019; WHEREAS, Kristen Lentz, did devote generously of her time, talent and leadership to the Board; WHEREAS, Kristen Lentz, did endeavor at all times to render decisions with fairness and good judgement in the best interest of the citizens of the Commonwealth and these professions; and WHEREAS, the Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals wishes to acknowledge its gratitude for devoted service of a person who is held in high esteem by the members of the Board and the citizens of the Commonwealth; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals this ninth day of January 2020, that Kristen

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Virginia Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals January 9, 2020 Page 5 Lentz be given all honors and respect due her for her outstanding service to the Commonwealth and its citizens; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be presented to her and be made a part of the official minutes of the Board so that all may know of the high regard in which she is held by this Board. Mr. Fore moved to adopt the resolution as written. Mr. Staples seconded the motion which was unanimously approved by: Duncan, Evans, Ewing, Fore, Pruett, Staples, and Taylor. Ms. Pruett reminded the Board members to complete and return their conflict of interest forms and travel vouchers, and to take note of future meeting dates.

Complete Conflict of Interest Forms and Travel Vouchers

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:17 a.m.

Adjourn

__________________________________________ Pamela M. Pruett, Chair __________________________________________ Mary Broz-Vaughan, Secretary

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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Five minute public comment, per person, with the

exception of any open disciplinary or application files.

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WWWO 2020 CPE AUDIT REPORT

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Client: Virginia Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals(ABC-VA)

Test Program: Virginia Wastewater Works Operator Class 1 Examination - VAWW1

Exam Type: Virginia Wastewater Works Operator Class 1 Examination - CLASS1

Total Tested Pass % Fail % Absent % Total

First Time 168 27 16.1% 141 83.9% 5 2.9% 173

Repeater 269 48 17.8% 221 82.2% 8 2.9% 277

Total 437 75 17.2% 362 82.8% 13 2.9% 450




First Time 254 71 28.0% 183 72.0% 5 1.9% 259

Repeater 270 62 23.0% 208 77.0% 12 4.3% 282

Total 524 133 25.4% 391 74.6% 17 3.1% 541




First Time 263 84 31.9% 179 68.1% 6 2.2% 269

Repeater 275 76 27.6% 199 72.4% 4 1.4% 279

Total 538 160 29.7% 378 70.3% 10 1.8% 548




First Time 279 83 29.7% 196 70.3% 6 2.1% 285

Repeater 390 91 23.3% 299 76.7% 6 1.5% 396

Total 669 174 26.0% 495 74.0% 12 1.8% 681

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PFA Summary1/1/2017 through 7/3/2020

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Test Program: Virginia Waterworks Operator Class 1 Examination - VAWA1

Exam Type: Virginia Waterworks Operator Class 1 Examination - CLASS1


First Time 140 33 23.6% 107 76.4% 1 0.7% 141

Repeater 191 41 21.5% 150 78.5% 9 4.5% 200

Total 331 74 22.4% 257 77.6% 10 2.9% 341




First Time 168 82 48.8% 86 51.2% 3 1.8% 171

Repeater 197 45 22.8% 152 77.2% 8 3.9% 205

Total 365 127 34.8% 238 65.2% 11 2.9% 376




First Time 193 108 56.0% 85 44.0% 9 4.5% 202

Repeater 160 55 34.4% 105 65.6% 5 3.0% 165

Total 353 163 46.2% 190 53.8% 14 3.8% 367




First Time 179 116 64.8% 63 35.2% 5 2.7% 184

Repeater 77 26 33.8% 51 66.2% 2 2.5% 79

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First Time 75 65 86.7% 10 13.3% 2 2.6% 77

Repeater 12 3 25.0% 9 75.0% 0 0.0% 12

Total 87 68 78.2% 19 21.8% 2 2.2% 89




First Time 40 25 62.5% 15 37.5% 0 0.0% 40

Repeater 19 10 52.6% 9 47.4% 1 5.0% 20

Total 59 35 59.3% 24 40.7% 1 1.7% 60



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Comparison – Before & After Extra HourWastewater 1 Wastewater 2 Wastewater 3 Wastewater 4

Tested Passed Pass % Tested Passed Pass % Tested Passed Pass % Tested Passed Pass %

1/1/17 - 8/31/19 365 57 15.6% 415 109 26.3% 412 127 30.8% 508 124 24.4%

8/31/19 - 7/1/2020 71 18 25.4% 107 22 20.6% 126 33 26.2% 160 49 30.6%

Water 1 Water 2 Water 3 Water 4


1/1/17 - 8/31/19 238 52 21.8% 302 102 33.8% 281 128 45.6% 204 114 55.9%

8/31/19 - 7/1/2020 93 22 23.7% 63 25 39.7% 72 35 48.6% 51 28 54.9%

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First Time vs. Repeat Exams

Wastewater 1 Wastewater 2 Wastewater 3 Wastewater 4


First 16 3 18.8% 23 6 26.1% 27 5 18.5% 27 11 40.7%

Repeat 13 2 15.4% 32 8 25.0% 33 11 33.3% 52 12 23.1%

Water 1 Water 2 Water 3 Water 4 Water 5

Tested Passed Pass % Tested Passed Pass % Tested Passed Pass % Tested Passed Pass % Tested Passed Pass %

First 21 6 28.6% 17 10 58.8% 22 13 59.1% 22 16 72.7% 12 9 75.0%

Repeat 29 6 20.7% 13 1 7.7% 16 7 43.8% 9 2 22.2% 3 0 0.0%

January 1, 2020 – July 1, 2020

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OSSP Exam Statistics

January 1, 2017 to July 7, 2020

Tested Passed Pass %

Master Alternative OSS Installer1/1/2017-7/7/2020 122 37 30.3%

7/7/2017-7/25/2018 59 16 27.1%

7/26/2018-7/7/2020 63 21 33.3%

Master Conventional OSS Installer1/1/2017-7/7/2020 63 23 36.5%

7/7/2017-7/25/2018 20 6 30.0%

7/26/2018-7/7/2020 43 17 39.5%

Master Alternative OSS Operator1/1/2017-7/7/2020 41 27 65.9%

7/7/2017-7/25/2018 16 12 75.0%

7/26/2018-7/7/2020 25 15 60.0%

Master Conventional OSS Operator1/1/2017-7/7/2020 26 15 57.7%

7/7/2017-7/25/2018 17 8 47.1%

7/26/2018-7/7/2020 9 7 77.8%

Master Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator1/1/2017-7/7/2020 35 34 97.1%

7/7/2017-7/25/2018 14 14 100.0%

7/26/2018-7/7/2020 21 20 95.2%

Master Conventional Onsite Soil Evaluator1/1/2017-7/7/2020 35 29 82.9%

7/7/2017-7/25/2018 15 14 93.3%

7/26/2018-7/7/2020 20 15 75.0%

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Exam Experience Report from Former Board Member Perry Greene:

Listed are my personal opinion and takeaways for success in passing.

Preparation

Utilizing Proper Resources

Do Not Take Short Cuts.

Preparation:

1. Completed Water Treatment Plant Operations Volume I study course.

2. Completed Water Treatment Plant Operations Volume II study course.

3. Attended VA Tech Short School level III.

4. Completed WSO Water Treatment Grade 2,3-4 books.

5. Purchased 680 AWWA questions for exam preparation.

6. Reviewed all AWWA training videos.

Method of preparation:

1. Set a schedule for study periods- Unless you are well versed in chemistry you will need a basic foundation to determine process changes requiring chemical dosing. This includes understanding how temperature, pH and other factors impact process. Understanding what converts minerals from a soluble form to insoluble, when to increase, decrease pH adjustments and etc. I do not recall of the 1200 questions that I prepared and remembered, directly asked on the exam. The questions demands a thought process, including upstream and downstream conditions that requires you to visualize real world operation. I will say, this could be a challenge to inexperienced operators that use automation to control the processes. The questions expect you to know how to operate the plant manually, hands on.

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2. Utilizing Proper Resources- Encourage Operators to visit other plants that have processes they do not work with. They could gain fundamental knowledge such as, start-up shut down, trouble shooting, a general understanding of pressures, flow readings and etc. Watching the AWWA videos were really helpful, they reinforced and impressed subtle key observations in my mind. It was help as I visualized my running the processes.

3. Do Not Take Short Cuts- ABC test developers stated that when people limit exam preparation to “Taking a test” they will fail. Meaning, they memorize a lot of questions ,expecting them to appear on the test. I believe my success was directly related to good study habits, consistency and discipline. The chapter review questions are a key to determining how much you have learned, and should not be bypassed.

In summary, the test questions are obscure and until we understand that you cannot short-cut preparation the pass/failure rates will be the same. Personally, I like the ABC testing format, the integrity is kept intact as test takers cannot memorize and circulate direct questions that can be marked up in study manuals. It requires those who sit for the exam to develop the minimum knowledge to safely operate water facilities.

Hopefully this contributes to DPOR’s effort to understanding how to help operators succeed.

I will be sitting for my Class I exam in September and will update you as to why I was successful or a reason why I failed.

I am always available to assist the Board in any way that I can.

Perry

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DPOR UPDATES AS IT RELATES TO COVID-19 RESPONSE

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Discussion of 18VAC160-30-190.D as it Relates to Converting Traditional

Classroom Training to Online/Virtual Training Due to COVID-19

Relevant Excerpt from the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing

Regulations:

“A licensee may receive CPE credit for teaching a course that otherwise meets the

requirements of this chapter; however, additional credit shall not be given for subsequent

offerings of a course or activity with the same content within the same licensing cycle. In

addition, a licensee may receive two hours of CPE no more than once during a single licensing

cycle for the initial development or substantial updating of a CPE course [emphasis added].”

Note: The Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations contain the same

provision in 18VAC160-40-330.D.

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Virginia Administrative Code Title 18. Professional and Occupational Licensing Agency 160. Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite SewageSystem Professionals Chapter 30. Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations 18VAC160-30-190. Continuing Professional Education. Part IV Continuing Professional Education A. Each licensee shall have completed the following number of continuing professionaleducation (CPE) contact hours during each renewal cycle. CPE provisions do not apply for therenewal of licenses that were held for less than two years on the date of expiration.

1. Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 waterworks and wastewater works operators shall obtain aminimum of 20 contact hours. 2. Class 4 waterworks and wastewater works operators shall obtain a minimum of 16contact hours. 3. Class 5 waterworks operators shall obtain a minimum of eight contact hours. 4. Class 6 operators shall obtain a minimum of four contact hours.

B. CPE contact hours completed during the license period immediately prior to the expirationdate of the license shall be acceptable in order to renew the license. CPE contact hourscompleted during a licensing renewal cycle to satisfy the CPE requirements of the precedinglicensing renewal cycle shall be valid only for that preceding license renewal cycle and shallnot be accepted for any subsequent renewal cycles. C. The licensee will not receive CPE credit for completing the same continuing educationcourse with the same content more than once during a license period. D. A licensee may receive CPE credit for teaching a course that otherwise meets therequirements of this chapter; however, additional credit shall not be given for subsequentofferings of a course or activity with the same content within the same licensing cycle. Inaddition, a licensee may receive two hours of CPE no more than once during a singlelicensing cycle for the initial development or substantial updating of a CPE course. E. Safety subjects shall not count for more than one-half of the total required CPE hours. Statutory Authority§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-2301 of the Code of Virginia. Historical NotesDerived from Virginia Register Volume 33, Issue 11, eff. April 1, 2017.

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M E M O R A N D U M

TO: Board for Contractors

FROM: Eric L. Olson

Executive Director

DATE: June 5, 2020

RE: Division of SDS Specialty – Regulatory Review

Contractors that perform work on sewage disposal systems, both conventional and alternative, are

currently required to also hold a license issued by the Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works

Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals (WWWOOSSP). The individual license that must be

held by the Qualified Individual in order for a contractor to hold the sewage disposal system (SDS)

specialty is actually issued by WWWOOSSP.

The licensing of those individuals licensed to install systems is divided into two categories, conventional

and alternative. Currently, the SDS specialty allows a company to install both types of systems and no

deference is made to the Qualified Individual with regards to what type of license he holds from

WWWOOSSP.

Having two different types of individual licenses for Qualified Individuals, and two different types of

systems that can be installed for consumers, has made the current specialty obsolete and confusing.

After meeting with the Executive Director of WWWOOSSP, we agreed that it would be beneficial to both

programs to approach the Board for Contractors and request that the current SDS specialty be broken

up into to categories: SDS-Alternative (SSA) and SDS-Conventional (SSC). Requirements for the

specialties will be the same as currently in place except that the Qualified Individual of the SSA specialty

will be required to hold an alternative installers licenses from WWWOOSSP and the Qualified Individual

of the SSC specialty will be required to hold a conventional installers license.

Unlike the amendment that separated BLD into two separate classifications, this proposed amendment

to the regulations would only allow contractors with a Qualified Individual holding the appropriate

license to hold the equivalent specialty. Adequate notice will be given to all current licensees to ensure

sufficient time is given to them for their Qualified Individual to become appropriately licensed if they

wish to have both specialties.

It is requested that the Board for Contractors adopt this request and instruct staff to commence the

regulatory review process to make the necessary amendments to the current regulations.

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4/15/20

2021 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

WWWOOSSP BOARD

Education & Training Committee Board Meeting

Thursday, January 14, 2021 @ 9:00 am Board Room 3

Thursday, January 14, 2021 @ 9:30 am Board Room 3

Thursday, April 29, 2021 @ 9:00 am

Board Room 3 Thursday, April 29, 2021@ 9:30 am

Board Room 3

Thursday, July 8, 2021 @ 9:00 am Board Room 4

Thursday, July 8, 2021 @ 9:30 am Board Room 4

Thursday, October 28, 2021 @ 9:00 am

Board Room 4 Thursday, October 28, 2021@ 9:30 am

Board Room 4

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2018-2020 Biennium May 2020

May 2020 July 2016 - July 2018 -

Activity May 2018 May 2020

Cash/Revenue Balance Brought Forward 332,426

Revenues 9,246 523,813 431,544

Cumulative Revenues 763,970

Cost Categories:

Board Expenditures 524 51,471 61,402

Board Administration 7,202 160,433 172,439

Administration of Exams 1,283 25,442 33,513

Enforcement 453 8,253 10,336

Legal Services 0 1,920 2,236

Information Systems 2,551 107,199 129,588

Facilities and Support Services 2,970 72,434 74,561

Agency Administration 3,146 96,410 78,653

Other / Transfers 0 7,522 (5)

Total Expenses 18,129 531,084 562,722

Transfer To/(From) Cash Reserves 0 0 175,229

Ending Cash/Revenue Balance 26,019

Cash Reserve Beginning Balance 175,229 0 0Change in Cash Reserve 0 0 175,229Cash Reserve Ending Balance 175,229 0 175,229

Number of Regulants

Current Month 5,762Previous Biennium-to-Date 5,669

Biennium-to-Date Comparison

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Statement of Financial Activity

Board for WWWOOSSP954530

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UPDATE ON OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

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OTHER BUSINESS

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COMPLETE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS AND

TRAVEL VOUCHERS

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ADJOURN

Please return your document folders to Tanya Pettus.

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AND ONSITE SEWAGE SYSTEM PROFESSIONALS DRAFT … Recommendation. Mr. Staples moved to accept the recommendation of the Presiding Officer and approve Mr. Mauger’s application for